C# - How do I get the directory of the executing console application?

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I need to process a bunch of files from a console application. How how do I get the folder of the executing console application so as to locate the files?

Tried the following code but to no avail:

Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly().Location

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Apr 08, 2016.

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Just found the answer myself: use Environment.CurrentDirectory

It does exactly what I need.

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